Lesson Focus Learning Area / Strand Year Level Implementati on Date

Research Lessons Humanities/ Medieval Europe 8 Week 4 and 5

Duration
60 minutes
Curriculum Framework: Curriculum links (Strands/Content Descriptors):
Australian Curriculum - key features of the medieval world (feudalism, trade routes, voyages of
discovery, contact and conflict) (ACOKFH009)
- Identify a range of questions about the past to inform a historical inquiry
(ACHHS150)
Prior knowledge of learners
In previous lessons students have developed a basic understanding of aspects present within medieval times. The have
specifically focused on the importance of knights within society. Students have investigated a number of topics based on
medieval times.
Lesson objective/s
By the end of this lesson, students should be able to:
Successfully create a number of research questions and begin to research them.
Evidence of learning
Students are to complete the selected tasks as individuals then in pairs and in groups. Once complete the educator will ask the
students to quietly utilise computers and research books to collect a range of information and successfully examine sources.
Classroom Management Strategies:
Speak only when students are quiet and ready, address b ehaviour management issues quickly and wisely. By organising
students in to groups prior to the lesson aims to minimise distractions and prepares them before the lesson begins.
1,2,3 eyes on me
Individual correction of student behaviours.
Removal of student devices when incorrectly used.
Waiting and scanning.
Resources:
White board, white board markers, internet, computers, Ipads, research books and student work booklets.
Differentiation considerations:
Visual aids throughout this lesson will assist students who struggle with reading and writing.
Utilise teacher aids to assist students when required.
Form paired groups with slow and fast learners to encourage peer teaching.
Lesson Introduction Before beginning the lesson, the educator should ensure that they have enough resources for
Introducing the topic all students in the class.
Engagement of the When the educator arrives at the classroom before the students they will choose to write the
learners lesson objectives and numerous instructions on the board.
When the students arrive at the classroom for todays lesson they should be instructed to line
up quietly before the educator allows them to enter the classroom.
Once this element of the less on is completed the teacher should instruct the students to enter
the classroom quietly and sit ready for the beginning of the lesson.
The educator will introduce the lesson goal to the students and instruct them to copy these
goals into their work booklets.
Lesson Body Students will be instructed to form into their topic groups and take a seat, correctly praise
Delivering the content students when required.
through specific Before beginning todays set activity I will chose to draw student s attention to the
strategies
importance of correctly using ICTs such as laptops and Ipads to complete set tasks. As a
class students will identify why it is essential to ensure that they use ICTs safely and
responsibly. After this discussion has been complete I will ensure that the students are
reminded of the consequences that can occur from incorrect usage.
Strategies to avoid incorrect usage include: avid movement around the classroom,
discussions with students to ensure that they are on task, reiteration of co nsequences,
removal of devices when necessary, device screens closed when board work is in progress to
obtain full attention from students.

Activity 1 Educator will choose to form students into their pairs or in groups to begin
discussions based on their assessment task.

Students are to quietly begin working through the questions that they have formed in previous
lessons. They are to be using computers and other resources.

Students are to be given warnings about incorrect use of resources.

 During the lesson I will actively move around the classroom and address student behaviours
when necessary. Phones will be removed when required and kept on the teachers desk until the
end of the lesson.

Throughout the lesson I will endeavour to actively move to each group and discuss their
assessment task ideas and where they are up to in their research. This specific component will
give me the opportunity to identify where misconceptions may lie and how to address these
issues when necessary.

Students should discuss quietly amongst themselves, seeking feedback from teacher when
necessary.

This specific lesson outline will continue for a number of lessons whilst the students complete
their research aspect of the assessment task.

Lesson Conclusion Finalise the lesson by discussing

Concluding activities Do you know have a better understanding of your chosen research questions and set
Summarising the activity.
lesson Instruct students to quietly pack up and stand behind their chairs ready for the bell to go.
Instruct students to leave the classroom in a quiet and responsible manner.
Educator should clean all writing from the white board before leaving.
Evaluation / Reflection